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Stirrup — For the bone, see stapes. For other uses of the word stirrup, see Stirrup (disambiguation). The stirrup is a ring with a flat bottom fixed on a leather strap, usually hung from each side of a saddle by an adjustable strap to create a footrest for … Wikipedia
Stirrup (disambiguation) — A stirrup is a metal loop for supporting the foot, attached to a riding saddle. It may also refer to:* The stapes bone of the ear, resembling a stirrup * Stirrup , a clamp (tool) or support in the shape of a stirrup * Stirrup , a reinforcing bar… … Wikipedia
stirrup — Bridle iron Bri dle i ron (Arch.) A strong flat bar of iron, so bent as to support, as in a stirrup, one end of a floor timber, etc., where no sufficient bearing can be had; called also {stirrup} and {hanger}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Finochietto stirrup — an apparatus for exerting skeletal traction in fractures of the lower limb, with a U shaped steel band passed over the posterior process of the calcaneus and fixed by a cross bar, from which traction is applied … Medical dictionary
English saddle — English saddles are used to ride horses in English riding disciplines throughout the world. The discipline is not limited to England or English speaking countries. This style of saddle used in all of the Olympic and FEI equestrian disciplines,… … Wikipedia
pre-Columbian civilizations — Introduction the aboriginal American Indian (Mesoamerican Indian) cultures that evolved in Meso America (part of Mexico and Central America) and the Andean region (western South America) prior to Spanish exploration and conquest in the 16th … Universalium
Tekko — This article is about a Japanese weapon. For an American anime convention, see Tekkoshocon. A stirrup or D shaped tekko The Tekkō (鉄甲? … Wikipedia
military technology — Introduction range of weapons, equipment, structures, and vehicles used specifically for the purpose of fighting. It includes the knowledge required to construct such technology, to employ it in combat, and to repair and replenish it.… … Universalium
Bicycle brake — Animation of a single pivot side pull calliper brake for the rear wheel of a steel framed road bike. A bicycle brake is used to slow down or stop a bicycle. There have been various types of brake used throughout history, and several are still in… … Wikipedia
List of Chinese inventions — A bronze Chinese crossbow mechanism with a buttplate (the wooden components have … Wikipedia
